GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
schemea plan or program of action
validateto make legally valid : ratify
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies